Spotlight: World of Concrete Preview December 2006

by Concrete Contractor Staff
Created: December 15, 2006

Products being highlighted at the World of Concrete show.

Vulcan Onboard Concrete Mixer Scale
Vulcan has introduced the onboard concrete mixer scale for McNeilus mixers.

Meter in cab displays net payload weight and allows driver to monitor offload weights and remaining weight in drum to within 1/4 yd.
Standard option for all new McNeilus mixers
Retrofit kits available for existing vehicles

Fascut Rebar Bender/Cutter
The Model FR-800-C will both cut and bend up to and including #8 (1-in. diameter) grade 60 rebar.

Self-contained hydraulic machine plugs into a standard 110-volt outlet
Combines a rotary bender with a heavy-duty shear
Cut bars to length and fabricate stirrups, hooks and 3-D bends on-site or at the shop

Multivibe Hummer Screed Combo
The Multivibe Hummer Screed Combo from Jlin is a two-in-one tool that can be used for vibrating walls, then adapted to screeding concrete in seconds with no tools.

High-profile screed bars go up to 24 ft. long and require only one power unit
Engine is elevated off of the screed bar for longer engine life
2x4 or 2x8 vibrator head
Easy attachment with lever screws

HTC 650HDX
The HTC 650HDX has a patented four grinding disc system resulting in balance, smoothness and more efficient grinding.

High capacity for fast and efficient grinding
New flex plates with I.D.S. technology enable the use of metal bond diamonds to clean up remaining coatings in low spots

Max USA RB395
The RB395 battery-operated rebar tying tool allows for high-speed tying at less than a one-second tying speed.

One-hand operation
Weighs just 5.2 lbs.
Three wraps per tie (21-gauge wire)
Handles #3 x #3 to #5 to #6 rebar
NIOSH study indicates significant reduction in risk of developing hand or wrist muculoskeletal disorder when used with adjustable extension arm
Accessories include tool protection cover and tool holster

Allen Engineering Compodisk
The Compodisk composite float pan provides a faster finish time, a smoother finished surface and a reduction in the chance of surface delamination.

Available in all standard power trowel sizes up to 60 in.
Can be used on concrete mixes with or without air entrainment
Composite material provides greater durability than steel

Kelken PowerPush
Kelken's PowerPush is the first battery-operated dispensing gun for two-component adhesives and sealants.

Can dispense and evenly mix even the most viscous two-part epoxies in both hot and cold temperatures
Variable dial controls for dosing and speed
Anti-drip feature eliminates messy run-on by automatically reversing the pistons when trigger is released

Flex-C-Ment Countertop System
Flex-C-Ment's Signature Concrete Countertop System creates realistic marble and granite finishes with a strong, self-leveling mix.

Available in eight colors
Finishes include diamond polished, textured or a self-leveled surface

Miller Spreader MC350
The MC350 Landscape Curbilder uses a 6-in. reciprocating plunger powered by a 3-hp Honda engine to push the curb mix from the hopper into the curb form.

Curb forms are reversible within the plunger housing to allow left- or right-hand curbing to be placed with the same form
Design allows for zero clearance on the right side of the machine when placing curb
Standard drop pointer ensures straight and level curbing

Stardek Crownflex Non-Skid
Stardek Crownflex Non-Skid from Color Crown is a water-based, single-pack, acrylic/urethane copolymer with recycled rubber crumb aggregate used to create nonslip surfaces.

Durable
Designed to adhere to most substrates
Resistant to abrasions and chemicals

Universal Templates
Universal Templates' plastic templates and stencils are available with adhesive-backs for overlays and without adhesive for new concrete.